The latest cost of living figures for September 15 show retiree costs jumped after energy and insurance costs increased. Nearly half of Australians living in share accommodation are at least 40 years old. Worldwide fuel price surges set off protests across a number of nations. In Syria, soaring prices led to the most widespread demonstrations since Assad fell.

Australia faces economic strain amid the breakdown of global trade rules, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report said the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and exhausted its missile inventory.